John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is a Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning American actor, perhaps best known for his roles on the television series Roseanne, and in several Hollywood films. Stated in interview on Inside the Actors Studio His next role will be Pops Racer in the movie Speed Racer.
Is one of the favorite hosts on "Saturday Night Live" (1975), hosting the show 11 times and making numerous surprise appearances starting from the 1989-1990 season to the present.
His daughter's name is Molly.
His first job was as a bouncer.
Graduated from Southwest Missouri State with a drama degree.
Went to Affton High School in Affton, Missouri.
His first TV appearance was for a Burger King commercial in which he had no lines. He only had to bite into a Whopper sandwich with glee.
He was in the original Broadway cast of the 1985 musical "Big River", which is based on The Adventures of Huckelberry Finn. He played Pap Finn and can be heard on the cast recording singing "Guv'ment".
He was regarded as being so crucial to the feature film version of Flintstones, The (1994) that the project would have been shelved if he had turned down the role of Fred.
Has played both the King of England (in King Ralph (1991)) and the President of the United States (in certain episodes of "West Wing, The" (1999)).
Dan Conner, Goodman's character on "Roseanne" (1988), was ranked #13 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
Resides in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Appeared in "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, who played the role originated by Marlon Brando, has played Robert De Niro on "Saturday Night Live" (1975). Goodman has played Brando on "Saturday Night Live".
Moved to New York City shortly after college and lived in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. One of the jobs he held down as a struggling actor was as a waiter.
Shares his birthday with Indian writer Vikram Seth ("A Suitable Boy").
Was ordered by his doctors to lose a lot of weight in 2005. He referred to this as his biggest challenge since quitting smoking in 2003.
Was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon national fraternity (Missouri Eta chapter - Southwest Missouri State University).
Bought his home in New Orleans, Louisiana, from Trent Reznor, the brain behind the rock band Nine Inch Nails.
Was the first guest on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) when the show premiered on 13 September 1993.
On "Inside the Actors Studio" he revealed that of all the projects he has worked on, "The Big Lebowski" is his favorite.
Had to lose weight in order to play Babe Ruth.
Is a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
